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Since 2015, the cattle market has been in seriously tough shape. The producer share of the retail dollar has fallen from over 50% to about 37% in that time. We have clearly seen cattle and beef prices diverge. Consumers have seen empty shelves.

The Dig Pink event, held in Gregory on October 14, 2021, raised $3,405.46 for the Ministerial Association and $3,405.47 for the Gregory Co. Hope Society..

Last month, the popular domain registrar and web-hosting company GoDaddy disclosed a data breach that resulted in the access of 1.2 million WordPress users’ personal information. The breach was the result of a compromised password, according to GoDaddy.

On Friday December 3, Governor Kristi Noem filed her appeal brief in the Planned Parenthood v. Noem litigation, which she has appealed to the United States 8th Circuit Court of Appeals.

Bernice Love Hanson was welcomed to the world on November 3, 2021, by parents Lucas and Lyndie Hanson and sister Annalisa of Rochester, MN, weighing 5 lbs. 10 oz.

The Sons of the American Legion will be holding their monthly meeting on Thursday, December 16th, at the Legion Post in Gregory. The meeting will start at 7:00 p.m. and all members and potential members are encouraged to attend.

The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) recently announced that Governor Kristi Noem is ranked the best governor in America for 2021. In accepting the award, Governor Kristi Noem issued the following statement:

Derrick Lee Peterson, 27, to Caitlyn Rae Mayer, 26, on November 13, 2021, in Belle Fourche, SD. Martyn Joseph Lyons, 28, to Shay Lee Leffler, 23, on October 30, 2021, in Oacoma, SD..

Craig Leslie Baldwin, 47, Austin, TX, speeding on state highway, fine $39.00, court costs $50.00, surcharges $28.50. Brenda Leigh Joiner, 35, Gregory, SD, failure to maintain financial responsibility, dismissed - motion by court (including for no probable cause).

Preston Thomas Iyotte, 26, Gregory, SD, ingest intoxicant other than alcoholic beverage, court costs $50.00, surcharges $46.50, sent to jail 360 days, suspended 356 days, credit 4 days; domestic abuse simple assault intentionally cause bodily injury, dismissed - motion by prosecutor; conditions; pay to the Clerk of Courts all ordered fines and costs pursuant to the payment plan; obey all federal, state and local laws and municipal ordinances for 360 days; no possession or consumption of alcohol or illegal drugs, including marijuana, or controlled substances without a current prescription from a physician from whom you are receiving medical treatment, or any other substances that are used with the intent to become intoxicated for 360 days; twice weekly UA’s and comply with the 24/7 sobriety program or the electronic alcohol monitor testing (SCRAM) for 360 days; voluntarily submit to a PBT or UA at the request of any law enforcement officer or court services officer for a period of 360 days, and pay for any costs associated with that testing; submit to a warrantless search by law enforcement of your person, home or vehicle for the presence of alcohol, illegal drugs, including marijuana, and controlled substances for a period of 360 days; not enter any bars for 360 days; that being any business establishment that sells alcoholic beverages as its primary business; defendant to attend and successfully complete out-patient treatment; appear for regular review hearing, with the next review hearing on February 9, 2022 at 9:30 a.m.